Butler Online, 1999, Is Online Learning for You? http://www.buccc.cc.ks.us/WebCrs/selfassess.htm |
This site contains a self-assessment of technical skills and learning skills that are important for online learning success. |
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University of Illinois
1997-2001, Is Online Learning for You? |
This site contains a good description of the skills needed for online learning. It also contains a quiz and links to further reading. |
| McVay Lynch, Maggie, 2001,
Effective Student Preparation for Online Learning http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=901 |
A good article discussing how students improved their online learning success through a special preparation program. |
| OnlineLearning.net, 2001,
The OnlineLearning.net Self-Assessment Quiz |
A short quiz which will show students if they are suitable for online learning. |
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Short, Nancy, Nov 2000,
Online Learning: Ready, set, click, RN, Vol 63, issue 11, pp. 28-33 |
This article outlines the qualities that a student should look for when deciding whether to enroll in an online course. |
| Jeffries, Michael, 1995, IPSE- Research in Distance Education http://www.ihets.org/consortium/ipse/fdhandbook/resrch.html | This article discusses the need for faculty to change their teaching styles and adopt a positive attitude toward online learning in order to succeed. |
| Learning Peaks, LLC, 2001, Asynchronous Online Learning Instructor Competencies. | A very detailed list of the specific competencies needed by teachers using online learning. The skills are divided into administrative, facilitation, technical and evaluation areas. |
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Booker, Di, 2000, Getting to Grips with online delivery, National Centre for vocational education research. |
The need for teacher support and development is stressed. The teachers' role becomes more supportive and less instructional. |
| Litvin, Margaret, 1998, Navigating the Techno-Classroom, Techniques: Making Education & Career Connections, vol. 73, issue 6, pp. 16-20. | This article notes that teachers need to be "sold" on the benefits of technology and receive training in how to use technology for teaching in order to be successful. |
